Frozen Head-Off Chum Salmon from Japan
Frozen chum salmon with heads removed but guts in, preserved by cold storage for bulk import. Classified under HTS 0303.12.00.22 as unfilleted frozen Pacific chum salmon, distinct from offal or fillets. Primarily destined for rendering into fish oil or pet food ingredients.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide blast-freezing temperature logs (-18°C or below) to prove compliance with FDA frozen seafood standards
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'head-off, gut-in' to avoid disputes over processing level
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain Pacific salmon origins; declare country of catch accurately